Recent Land Articles
Texas Needs More Wild Spaces Now
In a state as big as Texas, where private ranches stretch for miles and public access has always been slim, something big is shifting. For years, folks have griped about how little land is open to everyone—just four percent of the whole state, and out of that, only about a million acres where you c
Yamaha Boosts Trails and Safety with Fresh Grants
When it comes to keeping the great outdoors open for everyone who loves hitting the trails on an ATV or UTV, Yamaha is stepping up big time. The company's Outdoor Access Initiative, or OAI for short, just rolled out its third-quarter grants, handing out a solid $155,000 to eight different groups sp
Is Kuiu's Sale Bad News for Public Lands?
The hunting world got a jolt this month when news broke about the sale of Kuiu , that go-to brand for ultralight gear that's become a staple for serious backcountry hunters. At first glance, it looked like just another business deal in the outdoor industry— a California-based company getting snapp
Why America’s Best Trails Almost Disappeared (And How They Got Saved)
Every guy who’s ever pointed a 4×4 down a muddy forest road knows the feeling: that moment when the pavement ends and the real world begins. For a lot of us, those trails are more than recreation; they’re where we clear our heads, teach our kids how to drive in the dirt, or just spend a weekend awa
Could Utah’s Quiet Land Fix Save the West You Love?
Every fall, when the aspens turn gold and the elk start bugling down in the canyons, a lot of us head out with a rifle or a fly rod and figure the mountains will always be there. Lately, though, the smoke from summer fires hangs longer, the creeks run thinner, and the deer just don’t seem as thick
Public Lands at Risk: Mike Lee Faces Backlash
Utah Senator Mike Lee has stirred up a storm with his proposal to sell off millions of acres of public land, but growing opposition from hunters, anglers, and even fellow Republican senators has forced him to rethink his approach. His original plan, tucked into a massive budget reconciliation bill
